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Shaquille O'Neal sat out the Celtics-Heat opener, but coach Doc Rivers says his return is 'very close.'

Celtics coach Doc Rivers dismissed Dwyane Wade's suggestion that Rajon Rondo's flagrant foul at the end of Tuesday's season-opener against the Miami Heat was a "punk play."

BOSTON -- Celtics center Kendrick Perkins could have been forgiven if he decided to stay home rather than attend Tuesday's season-opener against the Miami Heat. As he has admitted, it's not easy for a competitive person to sit idly on the sideline, u...

BOSTON -- A collection of news and notes after the Boston Celtics defeated the Miami Heat 88-80 in the NBA season-opener Tuesday night at the TD Garden: The rundown (a quick look at postgame headlines) * Pierce's back is sore; fueled fourth-quart...

David Butler II/US PresswireThe Celtics offered much resistance against LeBron James and the Heat.BOSTON -- First impressions after the Boston Celtics defeated the Miami Heat 88-80 in the NBA season opener Tuesday night at TD Garden: HOW THE GAME ...

Chris Forsberg/ESPN BostonA look at the TD Garden floor before Tuesday's game.BOSTON -- A collection of pregame news and notes before the Boston Celtics host the Miami Heat in Tuesday's season opener: LAYING THE FOUNDATION FOR A RIVALRY Is Tues...

Shaquille O'Neal 'most likely' will start for the Celtics against the Heat, coach Doc Rivers said.